Flex Art Creative Producer Intern
Houston, TX 
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Meow Wolf opens portals of possibility. Come as you are!

We are individuals who inspire creativity in people's lives through art and exploration, so that our combined imaginations can transform the world we live in. We create immersive and interactive experiences that transport audiences into fantastic realms of story and exploration. Our Vision is to be the world's leading creative company, reimagining the paradigm of art and storytelling, to make a positive difference in the world.

We share a strong commitment to Belonging through our values of:

  • Collaborative Creativity: We believe the act of creating together amplifies possibilities.

  • Provocative Playfulness: We celebrate the unexpected because it is the doorway to discovery.

  • Outsiders Welcome: We are all outsiders at heart, and we create space for everyone to feel like they belong.

  • Authentic Compassion: We are "kind punks" - supportive to each other and standing up for what we believe in.

  • Audacious Courage: We have the courage to radically reinvent ourselves to push the boundaries of art.

If this all sounds like YOU, read on....

Job Description:

ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP

Meow Wolf is proud to provide one of a kind experience to university students through our internship program. We are currently working on building a Meow Wolf exhibition in Houston, Texas, and are looking for creative, passionate interns to join our installation team to take this exciting project to completion.

This is a part-time internship with no more than 29 hours per week and is expected to be in person at the Houston project site. Students will be paid $18.00 per hour and will be working with company leaders and experts in their field.


WHAT WE OFFER OUR INTERNS

  • An hourly wage of $18.00

  • Part-time flexible internship, no more than 29 hours per week.

  • College credit is available through your university upon request.

  • A letter of recommendation upon successful completion of the internship.

  • Support from a Meow Wolf mentor who is assigned to each student.

  • In field experience and specialty training.

  • Access to Meow Wolf senior leadership, and the opportunity to grow and learn from industry experts and company leaders.

WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY

  • Enrolled at a Houston-based college or university.

  • Live within commuting distance of Houston for the internship time period.

  • Discretion. Many of our projects are still a secret.

  • Commitment and self-directed initiative.

  • Availability for the entire Internship duration from June 10th-August 16th, 2024

  • This is a part-time position, to be within the hours of 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday.

Creative Producer Intern

Creative Producers are responsible for the way in which a project comes together - we call it "The How". In partnership with the Creative team the Creative Producer manages the entire creative process from Blue Sky through installation. They are responsible for "the business of creative," making sure that resources (time, money, people) are available to the team so that they can deliver the project on time.

The Creative Producer Intern will assist the Sr. Creative Producer and Flex Creative Producer in managing communication, coordinating the creative team's workflow, and scheduling budget and schedule reviews to ensure the implementation of the creative vision is on track. The intern's capability to work with a wide range of artists and executive leaders will be an important part of the job. Confidentiality is also essential to interns working in this role.


Duties:

  • Assist in the creation and management of work plans and schedules.

  • Schedule meetings, create agendas, and take notes with after action plans.

  • Plan for off site reviews with creative leaders and vendors.

  • Prepare presentations in PowerPoint, Google Slides or Keynote that will be shared with other team members, executive leadership, the media, or the public.

  • Work with collaborating artists to ensure installation is on track.

  • Evaluate staffing plans to make sure the right people are in the right place at the right time.

Learning Goals

  • How to create multiple types of presentations for various audiences including presentations for the public and media as well as confidential presentations for the CEO and executive leaders.

  • Importance of scheduling creative team members, resource allocation and managing to a budget and schedule.

  • Learning the business side of the art and entertainment industry and the skills needed to successfully manage the creative process.

  • Learning how a collaborating artist works with Meow Wolf and the design, fabrication, and installation process of those projects.

  • Learning the challenges and workflow of installing on an active construction site.

IMPACT: Meow Wolf is committed to our DIY roots and grassroots community support principles. To document that commitment, we converted our legal designation into a Delaware Public Benefit Corporation and have certified as a B Corporation. As a B Corp, we have a triple bottom line of supporting financial, social and environmental wellbeing in our community.

INCLUSION: Meow Wolf is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to ensuring all employees enjoy and thrive in a work environment where differences make us the vibrant, wonderful community we are! All employment decisions at Meow Wolf are based on business need, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran status, service in the military or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

BENEFITS:

The choices we make concerning our benefits during enrollment periods are among the most important we select for ourselves and our families. As part of the total compensation package for full-time employees, Meow Wolf offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes various options to meet individual healthcare and financial needs along with many perks.

  • Medical Insurance options: PPO & HSA

  • Dental & Vision Insurance

  • 401k Retirement Plan

  • Company Paid Life Insurance Policy & Long-Term Disability Coverage

  • Voluntary Short-term Disability & Critical Illness Policies

  • Company Paid Employee Assistance Program

  • Paid Parental Leave for 12 weeks

  • Discount off Meow Wolf Gift Shop Merch

  • Admission to Meow Wolf attractions for employees and guests

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Position Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Type
Full or Part Time
Period of Employment
Open
Type of Compensation
Paid
College Credits Earned
No
Tuition Assistance
No
Required Student Status
Open
Preferred Majors
Other
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